Sanu Sherpa
Sanu Sherpa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Known for | Mountaineering |
Sanu Sherpa is a Nepalese mountaineer from, Makalu, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal. He is known for climbing all eight-thousanders between 2006 and 2019.[1] Sanu is the third person in Nepal and South Asia to climb all fourteen peaks listed above 8,000 metres (26,000 ft), which are located in Nepal, China, and Pakistan.[2][3] Sanu used to be a herdsman spending his days grazing sheep and yaks in the forest in Sankhuwasabha District in his early life.[4]
Ascents
- Annapurna – 2016
- Broad Peak – 2014, 2017
- Cho Oyu – 2006, 2008
- Dhaulagiri – 2019
- Everest – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017
- Gasherbrum II – 2019
- Gasherbrum I – 2013, 2019
- K2 – 2012
- Kanchenjunga – 2014
- Lhotse – 2008
- Makalu – 2019
- Manaslu – 2010, 2011, 2016
- Nanga Parbat – 2017, 2018
- Shishapangma – 2006, 2011
References
- ^ "Sanu Sherpa becomes third Nepali to complete 14 peaks as Sergi Mingote scales 7 mountains in 444 days". The Himalayan Times. October 3, 2019.
- ^ https://www.desnivel.com/expediciones/sanu-sherpa-cima-en-el-dhaulagiri-tercer-nepali-con-los-14x8000/
- ^ https://visitnepalnews.gov.np/en/archives/1838
- ^ "Sanu Sherpa's journey from a herdsman to a successful mountaineer". December 21, 2019.